Changing Universe: Stories of China from 763 to 960

Author: Jin Erwen Guo Jian
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: History is the soul of a nation. A history of China in the long river of world civilization is undoubtedly extremely rich, vivid, and full of spirit. If there is an easy way to remember history, it is through stories. The title of this book is as the book is, and the book is as the title suggests. It weaves together the history of China from 220 to 316 AD through 148 historical stories, accompanied by illustrations of novels depicting this period to enhance memory. The book is rich in both text and images, not only for understanding and learning history but also as an encyclopedia reflecting the various cultures of that era.
"Speak of China" is a new-style general history of China that is based on the latest achievements of current historical research, archaeological research, and sociological research. It adopts a popular storytelling approach, complemented by a wealth of exquisite photographs of cultural relics, to create a new genre of Chinese history for popular reading. On every page, alongside the illustrations, there is a cultural and historical encyclopedia card, as well as records of major historical events in China and abroad, and questions on historical knowledge, forming a massive encyclopedic-style popular history book. We hope this new combination can bridge the gap between the general public and serious historical science, leading readers into the grand hall of Chinese history, inspiring minds, enriching knowledge, broadening horizons, looking toward the future, and improving the cultural literacy of the entire nation.
The entire book is planned by He Chengwei, advised by Li Xueqin, edited by Liu Xiuming, and edited by Chen Zuhuai. It was written over six years by a team of over ten scholars and experts, who repeatedly reviewed and drafted the content. The book is divided into fifteen volumes in chronological order, titled as follows:
The Creation in the East
The World in the Book of Songs
Giants of the Spring and Autumn Period
The Struggle for Supremacy Among the States
A Single Tune That shook the Mountains and Rivers
The Long Road to Revival
The Gathering of the Great
Unprecedented Unity
The Atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty
The Changing World
The Symphony of Literary Brilliance and Tragedy
The March of Steel and Fire
Centralization and Fragmentation
The Setting Sun
The Dignity Under the Guns of War